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All Leicestershire 999 calls down for second time in as many days amid 'IT issues'
Leicestershire Police
The force said it has having to divert all emergency calls
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The two Leicestershire postcodes which saw house prices rise in past year
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Most parts of the county saw falls in the average price of a home as interest rates remain high
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Crash shuts Leicestershire's A6 in both directions - as it happened
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Police have warned motorists to find alternative routes
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CCTV clue after 'significant' amount of cash taken from woman in robbery
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Officers are looking to trace one man in connection with the incident
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Man's body found in Leicestershire's River Soar
Leicestershire Police
A group of men had been swimming before one got into difficulty
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'Luxurious' village home near Hinckley goes on the market for £1.25 million
property news
The home has six bedrooms, a big drive and a big back garden with a treehouse
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'Spectacular' £7 million mansion with great views of Bradgate Park for sale
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The massive home also has an indoor pool, a sauna and comes with 28 acres of gardens and woodland
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Investigation launched into Leicestershire bus fire as new pictures reveal extent of damage
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New photos show significant damage to the bus
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Teenager fighting for life after Shepshed motorbike crash
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The crash happened this morning
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More than 150k Leicestershire residents will be worse off under Government rule change
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The new rules will see more than 90 per cent of previously eligible residents in the county lose out
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Pies and booze on the menu as PieFest returns to Melton
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The event has been expanded to celebrate the area's growing spirits industry
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Loughborough set to host its first Pride celebration
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Part of the town will become the 'Queer Quarter'
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Decision made on 170 Leicestershire homes plan which attracted 700 objections
Planning
Fears application would damage 'character of the village'
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New MP pledges to fight for effectively cancelled Ivanhoe Line
Politics
The scheme came in the firing line of Chancellor Rachel Reeve's cost-cutting drive
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Urgent warning after 'dangerous' beauty products seized in Leicestershire
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The products were to be sold online
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As it happened: Bus fire closes road 'for some time'
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Drivers were urged to avoid the area
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Classroom ban for Leicester teacher over race discrimination
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The panel found an additional allegation, of inappropriate touching, unproven
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Traffic on busy Leicestershire road slows to 10mph crawl in rush hour new data shows
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Local organisations are calling for upgrades to the route
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East Midlands beach shuts to allow huge delivery despite 27C temperatures
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Anglian Water says Rutland Water Beach will not reopen until Thursday - when rain is forecast
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Ivanhoe Line revival effectively cancelled as Government cuts all funding
Transport
Campaigners had long aimed to reconnect Coalville and Leicester and restore passenger services
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Ex-MP Andrew Bridgen on stage with Tommy Robinson at 'patriots' event
Andrew Bridgen
Mr Bridgen, former MP for North West Leicestershire, urged people to protect freedom of speech
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Leicestershire's Poundstretcher to host £10 giveaways in major store events
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Poundstretcher stores are giving away £10 every hour at each of their stores this weekend
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'Sad and disappointed' council urges Cineworld to rethink Hinckley closure
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The Cineworld cinema is in The Crescent, which the Hinckley council opened in 2015
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Leicestershire Police
Man's body found in Leicestershire's River Soar
A group of men had been swimming before one got into difficulty
Hunt launched for man with knife who attempted to sexually assault women
Crime
CCTV has been released of a man police want to trace
Crash shuts Leicestershire's A6 in both directions - as it happened
Traffic and Travel
Police have warned motorists to find alternative routes
CCTV clue after 'significant' amount of cash taken from woman in robbery
Crime
Officers are looking to trace one man in connection with the incident
New supermarket opening soon in Leicester
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There is already one branch in the city
Crime
Hunt launched for man with knife who attempted to sexually assault women
CCTV has been released of a man police want to trace
Three child rapists and a knifepoint robber among Leicestershire's jailed in July
Courts
County Lines drug operators and a fraudster are also now behind bars
All Leicestershire 999 calls down for second time in as many days amid 'IT issues'
Leicestershire Police
The force said it has having to divert all emergency calls
Where is the best park in Leicestershire? Let us know in our survey
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Leicestershire is home to some stunning green spaces
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Kasper Schmeichel and Jamie Vardy lead heartfelt tributes to 'one of the best' Craig Shakespeare
Leicester City's title-winning goalkeeper and star striker, as well as midfielder Andy King, have paid tribute to the club's former manager, who has died aged 60
Man's body found in Leicestershire's River Soar
Leicestershire Police
A group of men had been swimming before one got into difficulty
Former Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare passes away aged 60
Craig Shakespeare
Former Leicester City boss and Hull City assistant Craig Shakespeare has died at the age of 60, his family have announced
Hunt launched for man with knife who attempted to sexually assault women
Crime
CCTV has been released of a man police want to trace
Crash shuts Leicestershire's A6 in both directions - as it happened
Traffic and Travel
Police have warned motorists to find alternative routes
Leicester City FC
Kasper Schmeichel and Jamie Vardy lead heartfelt tributes to 'one of the best' Craig Shakespeare
Leicester City's title-winning goalkeeper and star striker, as well as midfielder Andy King, have paid tribute to the club's former manager, who has died aged 60
Former Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare passes away aged 60
Craig Shakespeare
Former Leicester City boss and Hull City assistant Craig Shakespeare has died at the age of 60, his family have announced
Hunt launched for man with knife who attempted to sexually assault women
Crime
CCTV has been released of a man police want to trace
Three child rapists and a knifepoint robber among Leicestershire's jailed in July
Courts
County Lines drug operators and a fraudster are also now behind bars
All Leicestershire 999 calls down for second time in as many days amid 'IT issues'
Leicestershire Police
The force said it has having to divert all emergency calls